Pet Knitting Patterns

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These patterns are not my designs but links to other designers who have generously shared their patterns. If you have questions about how to knit a specific pattern, please contact the designer directly.

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Free Patterns

Perfect Fit Pet Sweater

This simple sweater design comes with calculations to make any size XXXS to XXXL and beyond, and can be adjusted for any shape. Originally designed with dogs in mind, it has been used for other pets including cats, lambs, bunnies, and guinea pigs. The sweater is worked top-down, seamless, in the round. Stitches are then picked up for bottom border and sleeves. Pattern available in English, Spanish, Russian, French, Greek. Designed by JL Johnson. Pictured projects by LittleSparrow11, yarnoverthemoon, hammyclaire, hellostephoo, Menchi89, and, folktale.

Cat Cocoon

Cat cave or bed that's knit with wool yarn in any design or size you want and felted. Rated easy by most Ravelrers. Great stashbuster for wool yarn.Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Yellow thread knits. Pictured projects by the designer and Masja76

Matching Shawls for You and Your Pet

This makes me smile every time I look at it. For the humans - a triangle shaped asymmetric shawl or kerchief-style scarf in garter stitch with bold decorative lace edge for humans. For dogs, cats, or other small sidekicks - a matching decorative kerchief or cowl to fit dogs, cats, or other small sidekicks. Knit as a set or either one separately. SMASH and PUNY designed by Rebeka Darylin

Cat Hoodie

Cat sweater with hood, which is mostly decorative. Though many Ravelrers reported their cats liking the sweater, few tolerated the hood pulled over their ears. Designed by Kristin Roach. Aran weight yarn.

Fetch Dog Toy

Bone-shaped dog toy that many Ravelrers say their dogs love. Pictured projects by the designer, KnitterGonnaKnit who added squeakers and had to knit two because her dogs wouldn't share, and yuki77 who enlarged the pattern 3 times to create a bone shaped pillow. Designed by Kris Knits who advises that you don't leave with pets unattended because the toys can be chewed apart. Aran weight yarn.

SuperDog Cooling Cape

This cotton cape is the perfect summer accessory to protect your pet from the sun and wind while keeping her cool and comfortable. The cape features an intarsia pawprint superhero emblem. Sizes Toy, Small, Medium, Large. Designed by Elizabeth Lawson.

Junebug's Kitty Bed

A round, high-sided, felted wool pet bed for cats or small dogs. Features a welt at the base to keep its shape, and tall sturdy sides for privacy and coziness. Designed Wendy Engstrom. Pictured projects by TheFurmiKnitter and firegirlpj who has notes on using short rows to create the higher back. Rated easy by Ravelrers.

Doggie Poo Bag Pouch

Knit a pretty dog poo-bag dispenser pouch from leftover sock yarn. It takes about 10 grams of sock yarn and holds one roll of pick-up bags with a little room leftover for doggie treats. Great fundraising item for rescue organizations or shelters. Rated very easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Kathy Glaes. Pictured project by Arielluria

Cat Tunnel

Long slouchy tunnel knit in the round with plastic tubing inserted to keep the mouth open. Size is easily customizable. Quick knit in super bulky yarn. The designer Clarice Asquith says the pattern is suitable for beginners who can knit in the round. Pictured projects by ShyFox777 and geepgal

Bouncy Door Hanger Cat Toy

Worked flat in one piece. The ball end is stuffed with polyester fiberbill or waste yarn and a jingle bell, and sewn shut. Finished length is about 24”; ball is about 5” in circumference. Designed by Sheila Ralston who also has a pattern for a 2 Cat Under Door Toy on her page. Pictured project by aliknits1509 who crocheted the ball instead of knitting it.

Knit or Crochet Under Door Two-Cat Toy

Created by Sheila Ralston to help socialize a foster kitten with her other cats, this is a clever toy designed with 2 balls attached by an i-cord for 2 cats to play with. Thread the i-cord under a door as intended or just leave out and watch the fun. The two balls are worked flat and connected by a length of i-cord, worked all in one piece. About 10” long. Add jingle bells to the ball stuffing for extra fun. Pictured projects by plashus, laurenwaterloo, and nesshawk.

Harness-friendly dog sweater

This sweater is designed to look sleek with or without a harness. There is a hole hidden by the cowl for a harness. Sizes: To fit dogs with a girth of 15” (18” 22”, 26”, 30”). Designed by Jacqueline Cieslak of The Stitch Between

Snuggles Project

If your pets have everything they need, consider knitting a security blanket or bed for a shelter animal through the Snuggles Project to give these animals a little warmth and love while they wait for their forever homes. It also calms them and reduces their anxiety. The Snuggles Project was founded in 1996 by Rae French and also has patterns for crochet and sewn blankets as well as knitting projects.

Patterns for Purchase

Sarah Holmes will create a portrait from your pet photo and turn it into a knitting pattern for you to use. She says the process takes about a week. The pattern creates a finished cushion cover 40cmx40cm and has a 5 button opening at the back. It also fits very nicely over a 40x40 canvas so can be hung on the wall instead for a truly unique piece of art!

Nighty Night Dog Robe

Knit a fluffy robe to keep your puppy warm and cozy after a bath or lounging around the house. Robe fastens with a button and snaps and has an attached wrap belt. You can even add a monogram. Sizes 12, 14, 16, 18" chest. Designed by My Savannah Cottage. Aran weight yarn.

Pet Snuggler Beds or Cushions

This unusual design will work as a pet bed or as a child's cushion. Available designes include cat, dog, rabbit, and Sanat. Dimensions : Approximately 60cm from toe to toe. Inner cushion 25cm diameter. Outer ring approx. 44cm diameter. Requires basic knitting skills. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Knitting by Post

Cat Cave

Cat hideway is an easy to read pattern, with step by step instructions and tips on how to knit, felt and shape this cosy cat den. Finished size: diameter - 14'', hight - 13'', suits large cats! Designed by UrsuleGaylardKnits

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